Elma Public Library

Elma Public Library
Library Info

1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States

716-652-2719
Fax: 716-652-0381
Stephanie Molnar, Director

Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.

Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Wi-fi available.

Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each.  Download PDF of Meeting Room Policy & Application

What's Special About the Elma Library

Local History Collection

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You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library!  We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more!  Download PDF with Full List. 

Elma Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Elma Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

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    What's new in the library?

    May

    • Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from April 29th to June 13th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • K-3 Storytime and Craft - Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM. The theme is “Laugh Out Loud at Your Library“. Get ready to giggle! This fun-filled story time for kids in Kindergarten—3rd grade will celebrate the joy of laughter, imagination, and togetherness through books and play. We’re also inviting you to come in your silliest attire—whether it’s crazy hats, funny socks, or even a wacky costume, the sillier, the better! Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Book Club - Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

    • Android/Apple Basics - Friday, May 23rd at 2 PM. In this class, learn about how Android & Apple-powered devices work, what you need to get one running, popular features, adding apps, and much more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, May 24th at 1 PM. Join us for a free viewing of the new family film “Sonic the Hedgehog 3“ at the Elma Public Library! We'll have free popcorn and snacks! Rated PG. No need to register.

    • University Express: Wonderful Words of Shakespeare - Tuesday, May 27th at 2 PM. The Oxford English Dictionary lists more than 1,700 words which appear for the first time in Shakespeare’s writing. He was the first person we know of to use these words in print. However, there are as many as 400 words which Shakespeare may have actually invented himself. Whether by combining two words that already existed to create something new, or by taking common words and changing the parts of speech, there are so many words in the English Language made popular by Shakespeare. In this workshop, we will explore some of Shakespeare’s words and work together to create a poem or sonnet with them. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: Exploring the Power CBD: Science, Belief, and Applications - Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 PM. In this informative and engaging class, we will take a deep dive into the world of Cannabidiol (CBD) a powerful compound derived from the cannabis plant. This class is designed for individuals curious about the science, benefits, and practical applications of CBD. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

      June

    • The Past, Present, and Future of Artificial Intelligence - Monday, June 2nd at 6 PM. This workshop offers participants a comprehensive look at AI, from its beginnings, to present functionality, and what future work is being done. Special attention is given to how to use AI presently, with tips for prompting, considerations for data privacy, and a deeper understanding of what goes on behind the screen when you get AI generated content. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from June 3rd to June 13th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 7-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Advance Care Planning 101 with A Storied Life - Wednesday, June 4th at 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Making decisions about the health care that you want as you live the end of your life is complicated. But thinking it through and talking about it now might be some of the most lifegiving things you can do - for yourself, for your loved ones, and for your health care providers. Don't avoid it now and miss your chance to live that time the way you wish you would have. In this session, we will cover: Advance Directives (Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and Do Not Resuscitate/DNR Order), How to Think About & Talk About What Matters Most to Us and Resources to Support You. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, June 4th at 6 PM. Join us for our quarterly cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is “Skinny Taste Simple” Browse the book and sign up at the front desk.

    • University Express: History of North Tonawanda Amusement - Thursday, June 5th at 2 PM. Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for a history of the four North Tonawanda Amusement Companies, their products, and the legacy they left behind. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: What's Wrong With My Plant? - Thursday, June 12th at 2 PM. Your plant looks unhealthy. What to do! Is it a disease, a creepy crawler, too much or too little water, food, light. Let's find out. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: Family Court Explained & Grandparent Legal Issues - Tuesday, June 17th at 2 PM. Explanation of basic Family Court Issues such as Child Custody, Access (Visitation), Child Support, Foster Care and Juvenile Justice. New York State Website will be demonstrated for Do It Yourself (DIY) forms & information. How to proceed in Court without a lawyer. A "typical" case will be explained. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • University Express: Sparrows, Seeds, and Safety - Wednesday, June 18th at 6:30 PM. Feeding birds is a hobby enjoyed by many people. This hobby provides enjoyment for humans and a vital food source for our avian friends. Did you know that bird feeders and feeding stations can be a source of illness for birds? Are you wondering if you should continue feeding the birds during the recent outbreak of H5 bird flu? Are you at risk of contracting H5 bird flu when filling the feeders? How can we feed the birds and keep the rat population at bay? This class will answer these questions. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Book Club - Wednesday, June 18th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “The Great Believers” by Rebecca Makkai. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome. 

    • University Express: Connecting You to Key Services - Tuesday, June 24th at 2 PM. Learn about congregate and home-delivered meals, nutrition counseling, employment and volunteer opportunities, senior centers, transportation, in-home supports as well as support to family, friends, and neighbors who may be providing assistance to older adults and much more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • University Express: Reach Out to 911 - Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 PM. The Reach Out to 911 program educates the public on when and how to call 9-1-1. Instructors present proper emergency response protocols, enhancing community preparedness and reducing anxiety associated with emergency calls. It also guides people on when to call 911 versus using other services like 211 (for basic needs), 988 (for people experiencing thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis) or 1-800-222-1222 (for the Upstate New York Poison Center), helping to prevent misuse of 9-1-1 in non-emergency situations. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.